Bulgaria plans to veto new EU sanctions on Russia due to economic risks and opposition to sanctions against Patriarch Kirill, raising concerns about energy and supply chain impacts.
The EU agrees to extend sanctions on Russia for one year, increasing pressure on energy and finance sectors, with implications for fintech, cybersecurity, and digital payments.
22 countries, including the US and Europe, condemn Iran's IRGC for orchestrating attacks on dissidents and Jewish communities, with major cybersecurity and fintech implications.
Bulgaria’s Progressive Bulgaria coalition, led by ex-president Rumen Radev, leads elections with over 40% amid anti-corruption and judicial reform demands, impacting the digital economy landscape.